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In print since 1999, RIDE TEXAS® has published a substantial library of Texas back roads travel for motorcycle riders. Like Johnny Cash famously sung, “I’ve been everywhere, man.” That’s us! Some past editions are available for purchase individually or in annual collections.

RIDE TEXAS® (Vol 15 No 2) Features Texas' amazing courthouses, spring rides to Stonehenges(s), and the twisty roads around Spanish Fort. On newsstands April 2, 2013, with a cover price of $7.95  

Vol 15 No 2 Courthouses, Stonehenges, Spanish Fort, Motorcycle Cannonball

This edition features roadtrips to and around Texas' courthouses, Spring rides to Stonehenge(s), and the twisty roads around Spanish Fort. On newsstands, everywhere, now.

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This edition marks our 15th year. The 5-Star Must-ride roads for 2013 are a set of roads you may not know about, but should. These 5 Texas back roads roads represent our 2013 must-ride picks. We celebrate our 15th birthday with a look back to the beginnings of RT. This edition includes 10 maps, the launch of our exclusive ROADSCAPE 3Dâ„¢ maps, and much more.  

Vol 15 No 1 5-Star Roads

This edition marks our 15th year. The 5-Star Must-ride roads for 2013 are a set of roads you may not know about, but should. These 5 Texas back roads roads represent our 2013 must-ride picks. We celebrate our 15th birthday with a look back to the beginnings of RT. This edition includes 10 maps, the launch of our exclusive ROADSCAPE 3Dâ„¢ maps, and much more.

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We've scoured the state for the best Q and the best roads to get you there. Includes "The Great Texas BBQ Quest." This is one RT you definitely don't want to miss.  

Vol 14 No 1 Barbecue!

The edition dedicated to lovers of BBQ and riding motorcycles, two passions of epic proportions. We've scoured the state for the best Q and the best roads to get you there. Includes "The Great Texas BBQ Quest." This is one RT you definitely don't want to miss.

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This edition features trips in the Hill Country, Piney Woods and Gulf Coast Regions, as well as useful tech and other reads to keep you informed and entertained.  

Vol 14 No 2 Bikes, Trains & the Live Music Capital

This edition features trips in the Hill Country, Piney Woods and Gulf Coast Regions, as well as useful tech and other reads to keep you informed and entertained.

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3 Old West Loops, Ride the Texas Lakes Trail, Explore the area where our Republic started , Cool mountain escapes + more  

Vol 14 No 3 Riding Historic Roots on Routes

More miles of rides than you can shake a stick at. Our 3 Old West Journeys can't help but put you in the cowboy frame of mind; Get your Texas on by riding the area where Texas was born; Ride along the Texas Lakes Trail, cool and shady—and as always, there's more, useful tech and other reads to keep you informed and entertained.

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Texas is rich in legend and lore. In this edition we follow in the footsteps of some of the Lone Star State's most notorious characters, on back roads, of course!  

Vol 14 No 4 Gangsters, Gunslingers & Lawmen

We have gone over to the dark side in this edition, following in the infamous tire tracks of Bonnie & Clyde, who for a few short, but dramatic years, cut a swath across the northern part of the Lone Star State. We also highlight a few of our favorite haunts, literally—cool rides to the scary side. And to balance these out, we have a seaside ride along the Gulf Coast to brighten your mood.

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The Best of the Best of 10 years of our Readers' Choice Awards. The Top 10s for roads, eats, destinations and much more from the results of the previous nine years of readers' BEST IN TEXAS. This is the final edition of our BEST IN TEXAS series.  

Vol 13 No 1 BEST IN TEXAS Top 10 of 10 Years

The Best of the Best of 10 years of our BEST IN TEXAS Readers' Choice Awards. The Top 10s for roads, eats, destinations and much more condensed from the results of the previous nine years of readers' votes. This is the final edition of our BEST IN TEXAS series.

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It's your guide to music hot spots, events. and happenings across the state, and of course, the best back roads to get you there.  

Vol 13 No 2 Ride to the Music, Rides and roads with musical destinations

It's all about the music! Roll, and then rock, and then roll again. It's your guide to music hot spots, events. and happenings across the state, and of course, the best back roads to get you there.

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This edition is about the roads that travel over, around, and alongside rivers. Ride cool, rolling with the rivers!  

Vol 13 No 3 Rolling on the Roads Along the Rivers

This edition is about rivers and the roads that travel over, around, and alongside them. Along with river roads, we cover a few cool escapes around the neighborhood, to Arkansas and Colorado. Ride cool, rolling with the rivers!

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